FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons have a 5% chance of making the 2025 NFL playoffs, according to the New York Times’ simulator .

So, you're saying there's a chance?

Yes, even at 3-6, the Falcons have a chance of making the playoffs.

In fact, history shows it is possible. Nine teams have had that exact record and made the postseason field, proving it so. They are as follows:

2023 Green Bay Packers | 9-8 | Lost Divisional Playoff

2023 Los Angeles Rams | 10-7 | Lost Wild Card Playoff

2022 Jacksonville Jaguars | 9-8 | Lost Divisional Playoff

2021 Philadelphia Eagles | 9-8 | Lost Wild Card Playoff

2012 Washington Redskins | 10-6 | Lost Wild Card Playoff

1996 Jacksonville Jaguars | 9-7 | Lost Conference Championship

1995 Detroit Lions | 10-6 | Lost Wild Card Playoff

1970 Cin

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